Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

We have a historic show - as we enter the 12-team playoff era, Torres makes his official 12-team playoff picks and predictions + tells you who is going to win a national title! Torres' 12-team playoff (3:00): Torres opens the show by giving you his official, 2024 12-team playoff. He makes pick-by-pick conference champions, as well as who else will fill out the field. Who will win it all (31:00): From there, Torres goes pick-by-pick discussing the 12-team playoff. In the process he tells you who he believe will win the new-look 12-team playoff and how it goes down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show - Torres reacts in real time to Team USA surviving Serbia! Torres breaks down the thriller, discusses who deserves credit - and should there be any panic about gold? Also, there's yet another new twist with Michigan and Jim Harbaugh - but at this point, should anyone ACTUALLY care?! Team USA vs. Serbia reaction (2:00): Torres breaks down the thriller, discusses who deserves credit - and should there be any panic about gold? Should we care about Jim Harbaugh and MIchigan (25:00): Jim Harbaugh was punished by the NCAA for his role in one NCAA case (with another pending) but at this point - should we care?! And is the NCAA trying to prove it still has power?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a very special episode - as a man who has made waves all off-season joins the show: New BYU basketball coach Kevin Young! He shares his unique background which began in the NBA, and how that has helped BYU recruit at unprecedented levels since he came on. Also, how big of a factor is NIL in BYU's recruiting success, what's ahead for the 2025 season + he tells fun Kevin Durant stories after coaching him in the NBA! You can also check out the interview on YouTube as well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres talks the release of the USA Today College Football Top 25 - and the teams that he believes are most underrated and overrated! Plus, we got a new report on Michigan football this weekend, but dig deeper and is the NCAA working with ESPN to hammer the Wolverines?! Finally, Torres rips through a busy couple days including big recruiting news in college football and hoops + his thoughts on the Olympics! College Football Top 25 - who's underrated and overrated (3:00): Torres opens the show by talking about the first College Football Top 25 poll being released - who is underrated and who is overrated?! Is the NCAA colluding with ESPN to HAMMER Michigan (25:00): From there, Torres talks an interesting new twist in the NCAA investigation to Michigan. A new report came out that made the Wolverines look bad - but is it also proof Michigan is working with ESPN to come down on the Wolverines?! Odds and ends from the weekend (39:00): Finally, Torres wraps by talking odds and ends from the weekend! Tennessee football is on an insane recruiting surge - and the best may still come! Plus, 5-star hoops star AJ Dybantsa cuts his list - and what's more interesting is who ISN'T on the list. Plus, Torres shares his thoughts on the Olympics so far! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

College football camps are... OPEN and Torres whips around all the big stories! He talks Bama, Georgia, Ohio State + Dylan Raiola and Deshaun Foster making flashy appearances! Also, Colorado star Shedeur Sanders makes a BOLD claim and the return of "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" - Torres' best and worst takes of the week! Camp Notes - checking in on Bama, Ohio State, Georgia, Deshaun Foster and more (3:00): College football camps are... OPEN and Torres rips through all the biggest stories. He talks big news out of Alabama, Georgia and Ohio State + did you see how Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola showed up to camp! Also, UCLA's Deshaun Foster makes up for his blunder last week. Colorado's Shedeur Sanders makes a BOLD statement (): From there, Torres reacts to Colorado's Shedeur Sanders making a BOLD statement about the Buffs' 2024 season. It sounds crazy - but is there some truth to what Shedeur had to say?! The return of "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" (): Finally, Torres wraps by playing America's favorite segment "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong." He explains why he was dead wrong on the Olympics, but right about a couple NBA stories. Also, the one NFL topic that needs to be re-visited after a tumultuous week for the league! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres talks about Michigan - and the possibility that they get hammered by the NCAA over the Connor Stalions sign-stealing. Plus, is Notre Dame-USC back on and a surprise SEC team is making a recruiting run. Then, Torres switches gears to basketball, where John Calipari seems to be high on his first Arkansas team - and the insane night and fight that came out of TBT on Monday! Michigan about to get hammered by the NCAA (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing a report that Michigan may get hammered by the NCAA for their sign-stealing scandal. Is it fair?! Plus, a new twist on the Notre Dame-USC rivalry being cancelled and a surprise SEC team makes its move in recruiting (16:00). John Calipari talks his first Arkansas team (29:00): From there, Torres talks about John Calipari's end of summer press conference discussing his 2024-2025 team. Torres discusses what was said - and whether Calipari has a team that can compete next season. Kentucky-Louisville TBT game ends in CHAOS (39:00): Finally, Torres reacts to the INSANE ending of the Kentucky-Louisville TBT game - and the near-brawl that ensued after. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres breaks down shocking arrest numbers from Georgia football - and wonders why Kirby Smart isn't under fire. Plus, Lincoln Riley wants to end the Notre Dame series? And an interesting recruiting note from Nebraska. Plus, Torres talks Arkansas landing a 5-star and a WILD story from "TBT" where Kentucky will play Louisville in front of a record crowd Monday! Georgia football players can't stop getting arrested - why no criticism for Kirby Smart (3:00): Torres opens the show by talking about another MAJOR arrest for Georgia football - and wonders, after over two dozen arrests in a year, why is there no criticism for Kirby Smart?! Lincoln Riley wants to cancel the Notre Dame series + a big recruiting note (19:00): From there, Torres shares two more college football stories. Lincoln Riley wants USC to cancel the Notre Dame series - is it proof he's too soft to be a big-time head coach?! Also, a VERY interesting recruiting note out of Nebraska John Calipari lands a five-star + Kentucky + Louisville TBT is about to be CRAZY: Finally, we wrap the show by discussing two hoops topics. First, John Calipari lands his first 5-star in 2025 - and Aaron explains why it won't be the last (40:00). Plus, Monday's Louisville vs. Kentucky matchup is the most anticipated game in TBT history - and proves that no one loves college hoops like folks in Kentucky (53:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show ‪Torres‬ reacts to Arkansas landing 5-star SUPERSTAR Darius Acuff on Friday - and why it won't be the last 5-star in the class of 2025 for Razorbacks basketball Get your Big Pig Invasion T-shirt: https://www.aarontorresonline.com/merchandise?scrollToProduct=big-pig-invasion-arkansas-t-shirt Follow our Arkansas specific Twitter account: https://twitter.com/TorresOnTheHogs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres talks Big Ten Media Days - where Lincoln Riley makes a bold claim, and one school makes its case as the most underrated in college football. Plus, he responds to Mark Stoops NIL comments - is Stoops whining? Or does he have a point? Plus, recruiting updates on several high school stars - as Jasper Johnson, Darius Acuff, Meleek Thomas and others close in on decisions. Big Ten Media Days fireworks (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing fireworks at Big Ten Media Days! Lincoln Riley makes a bold claim, and it shows what's at stake for USC this season! Plus, one coach makes the case why his team is one of the most underrated in college football. Mark Stoops NIL whining (23:00): From there, Torres reacts to some VERY interesting comments from Mark Stoops on NIL. The coach says that his whole life has become about raising money for football - is that part of the job?! Or does he have a point!? MAJOR college hoops recruiting updates (33:00): Finally, Torres wraps by talking college hoops recruiting! Several star players - Darius Acuff, Meleek Thomas, Jasper Johnson - are nearing decisions. What's the latest? And where will they end up?! Torres shares some thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Torres opens the show talking another Team USA basketball struggle - after struggling again to win on Monday, is it officially time to panic?! Then, he turns his attention to football. The SEC Preseason football poll is out - and Torres believes there are three teams voters got WAY wrong, and Big Ten media days opens Tuesday - and Torres hits on the biggest storylines. Finally, there's a documentary coming out about... Michigan sign-stealing expert Conor Stalions?! Team USA struggles again - is it time to panic (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing another disappointing effort from Team USA basketball. The US squad struggled to beat Germany on Monday after nearly losing to South Sudan on Saturday - is it time to panic?! SEC Preseason Football Poll is out - and they missed on three teams (19:00): From there, the SEC Preseason Poll came out on Friday! Torres discusses it, and explains why he believes there are three teams voters got WAY wrong. Big Ten Media Days begins - here are the biggest questions (38:00): Finally, with Big Ten Media Days beginning, Torres discusses the biggest questions in the league coming into the year. Including, will Ryan Day's NIL spending spree pay off? Is Lincoln Riley destined to fail again at USC? Who is the actual favorite and what to make of Michigan post Jim Harbaugh? Plus, we learned on Monday there will be a documentary dropping soon on Netflix - about Michigan sign-stealing expert Conor Stalions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We'll get back to football later this week - but today, following Peach Jam, Torres projects where every 5-star in the class of 2025 ends up playing college basketball. Thoughts on AJ Dybantsa, Camron Boozer, Darius Acuff, Meleek Thomas AND MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres talks an explosive final few days of SEC Media Days - as Lane Kiffin goes after Paul Finebaum and Greg Sankey gets REAL on Florida State rumors. Plus, has a surprise leader emerged for top prospect AJ Dybantsa? And a VERY interesting Kentucky basketball story! SEC Media Days gets explosive (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing an explosive SEC Media Days! Lane Kiffin goes after Paul Finebaum! Plus, Kirby Smart is fining his players and Mark Stoops talks the Texas A&M job! Greg Sankey gets REAL on Florida State to the SEC (25:00): From there, more realignment talk - as SEC commish Greg Sankey gets REAL on any further expansion. What did Sankey say? And would Florida State ever ACTUALLY be under consideration? A surprise leader for AJ Dybantsa (37:00): Next, Torres switches to basketball - has a surprise leader emerged for the top player in America, AJ Dybantsa?! Torres talks about a shocking report - and whether there's truth or not! An interesting Kentucky basketball story (49:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show discussing a report that Kentucky basketball beat a team of pros in an exhibition! Did it happen and what's it mean for the season ahead! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, its all football! Torres discusses Nick Saban's two bold takes that SHOOK UP SEC Media Days! Also, we have a BIG, new twist in the Florida State/Clemson realignment rumors, and Alabama football can't stop picking up 5-star recruits! Nick Saban's bold picks shake up SEC Media Days (3:00): Torres opens by discussing the breakout star of Day 1 of SEC Media Days - Nick Saban! You have to hear what he said about Texas - plus he picked against Bama! Does he really doubt the team? Or is this the best reverse psychology ever?! A BIG, new realignment update involving Florida State and Clemson (22:00): From there - Torres talks about a BIG, new realignment update involving Florida State and Clemson. He discusses an intriguing new report about the Big 12, if they could actually land there, and the hurdles it will take to get there! Kalen Deboer can't stop picking up 5-stars! (36:00): Finally, Torres wraps by talking Kalen Deboer's recruiting surge! After adding two five-stars over the weekend, Alabama has the No. 1 class in the country. Deboer has already proved the naysayers wrong in recruiting - and could the class get even better?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Torres has a quick Friday show for you - he reacts to Shedeur Sanders saying Colorado is "everyone's Super Bowl" and then reacts to Duke being the national title at FanDuel - did they get it wrong?! Deion Sanders and Shedeur Sanders shake up Big 12 Media Day (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing both Shedeur and Deion Sanders shaking up Big 12 Media Day! Shedeur says Colorado is "everyone's Super Bowl" - but does he have a point?! Duke is the college hoops title favorite - should they be (21:00): From there, Torres talks about Duke being the national title favorite in FanDuel Sportsbook, as part of his "off-season grades" series. He explains why he thinks the Blue Devils should NOT be the title favorite - but does wonder if Cooper Flagg is the kind of player who can elevate Duke to a potential Final Four next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show - Torres talks about the possibility of more realignment news coming in college sports and Mike Gundy's wild comments at Big 12 Media Days. Plus, an AJ Dybantsa recruiting update and Cooper Flagg's big week! More college sports realignment news coming (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing interesting news out of the Big 12 Media Days - as realignment is again the buzz. Florida State and Clemson are unhappy - but can they get out of the ACC?! And what's it mean for the SEC, Big Ten and Big 12? Plus, Torres discusses Mike Gundy's very strange comments on star running back Ollie Gordon's arrest. Cooper Flagg's big week (25:00): From there, Torres switches gears and talks about a big week for Duke star Cooper Flagg. After impressing against the US Olympic team - is it possible that Flagg is better than we thought? Does that mean Duke will be better? And why this is all GREAT news for college hoops AJ Dybantsa recruiting update (39:00): Finally Torres wraps the show with two more big hoops stories. One, the top player in America AJ Dybantsa gave a recruiting update - we have a timeframe on his recruitment, but is there a leader? Plus, Torres reacts to the news that his old buddy Zach Edey is officially the betting favorite to win Rookie of the Year next season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back from the 4th and football season is coming - Torres gets you ready! A week away from SEC Media Days - here's everything you need to know, from Texas/Oklahoma's arrival, to Bama's coaching change and Georgia's revenge tour. Plus, Dan Hurley's extension and a CRAZY Oregon/NIL story SEC Media Days is a week away - here's everything you need to know (4:00): With SEC Media Days just a week away - Torres gets you ready with all the big storylines and everything else to know. He talks Texas and Oklahoma - and is either actually ready?! How will Kalen Deboer do in his first year and Georgia's revenge tour. Plus, the one question no one is asking! A crazy Oregon/NIL story (): From there, Torres switches gears - and discusses a crazy Oregon/NIL story. Do the Ducks' have unlimited NIL funds - and ultimately, does it even matter?! Torres says its complicated. Dan Hurley contract extension (): Finally, Torres wraps with two hoops notes - Dan Hurley officially has his contract extension and the rest of college hoops should be terrified? Plus, Torres talks Team USA hoops in Vegas - and why he's fired up for this summer's Olympics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show ‪Torres‬ off-season grades series continues - with UConn. After a monstrous spring, with several key additions and the return of Dan Hurley - can the Huskies really win a third straight national championship?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Torres drops a bonus clip - as he grades John Calipari's first off-season at Arkansas - how is Coach Cal's first roster? And should we expect things to be different than at Kentucky? This is part of Torres "Off-season college hoops grades" series - which is available for all the big programs in college hoops on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres reacts to Round 2 of the 2024 NBA Draft - he talks ESPN's mediocre coverage of Round 2, has an honest conversation about Bronny James and shares the best and worst picks of the second round! An honest conversation about Bronny + ESPN's mediocre draft coverage (2:00): Torres opens the show by talking about ESPN's mediocre coverage of Day 2 of the NBA Draft + an honest conversation about Bronny James. He explains he doesn't hate the Bronny James pick - but also what it says about the Lakers and if they're serious about winning. Day 2 best picks and biggest whiffs (25:00): From there, Torres talks about everything else from Day 2. He discusses the best picks, hitting on Jamal Shead, Antonio Reeves, Tristen Newton and the dominant run UConn is on. He also discusses the biggest misses - including Keshad Johnson and Justin Edwards going undrafted. Is there someone ELSE to blame for Edwards fall?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On tonight's show - Torres has a full recap of the 2024 NBA Draft Round 1! He discusses Dalton Knecht's fall (and why it's the perfect fit for the Lakers) + Reed Sheppard going No. 3, if Donovan Clingan is a steal at No. 7 and more! Plus, Torres shares the big names who will be steals in Round 2 of the draft! Dalton Knecht is a steal for the Lakers (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the big story of the night - Dalton Knecht falling to No. 17 in the draft. He explains why it's a steal - and the best thing that ever happened to his buddy, and new Lakers coach, JJ Redick. Reed Sheppard to Houston, Donovan Clingan falls + the best value for Round 2 of the NBA Draft (18:00): In the second half of the show, Torres hits on the rest of the draft. He talks about Reed Sheppard going No. 3 to Houston - and why it's bigger than just one pick. Plus, will teams regret letting Donovan Clingan fall to No. 7 and the rest of his thoughts on Round 1 of the NBA Draft. Finally, he shares his thoughts on the best players available in Round 2 of the 2024 draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time ever - Torres does an emergency baseball podcast, reacting to Texas A&M baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle leaving for Texas one day after playing for a national title. Torres explains why it's an all-time scumbag move - and takes questions from angry A&M fans. Follow our Texas A&M specific Twitter page: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TorresOnTexasAM Listen to full episodes of the Aaron Torres Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaron-torres-sports-podcast/id1323396118 Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Aaron Torres YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/aarontorres Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres has a VERY special guest - as ESPN's Fran Fraschilla joins the conversation. Fraschilla talks the 2024 NBA Draft - and whether Donovan Clingan should go No. 1, will Reed Sheppard or Rob Dillingham have a better pro career, and the biggest sleeper in the draft. Plus, some college hoops, as he breaks down just how long Dan Hurley can keep UConn at an elite level, the loaded Big 12 and will John Calipari work at Arkansas?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres talks about his enemy JJ Redick getting the Lakers job and John Calipari's loaded first schedule - with Arkansas playing on national TV Thanksgiving Day! Plus, Urban Meyer had some VERY interesting comments about next year's Ohio State team and Alabama football is SURGING in recruiting Torres' arch enemy gets the Lakers job (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing his arch-enemy JJ Redick getting the Lakers job. He revisits the time that Redick called him an "f***head" and why he doesn't understand why anyone would want this job. Calipari's major scheduling move (20:00): From there Torres talks about Arkansas major scheduling move - as they'll play on CBS on Thanksgiving Day! It proves, according to Torres, why the John Calipari brand remains strong, now at Arkansas Urban Meyer's VERY interesting Ohio State comments (32:00): From there, Torres talks Urban Meyer calling this year's Ohio State team "maybe the best team ever - and if there's an ulterior motive for the coach. Also, why Kalen Deboer is ALREADY proving the doubters wrong at Alabama (45:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show - it's the return of UConn guard Hassan Diarra! He gives a player's perspective on Dan Hurley's flirtation with the Lakers - did he ever think Hurley was leaving?! Plus, how did Hurley tell him he was coming back? And what about Alex Karaban's decision to return. Plus, Hassan previews the 2024-2025 Huskies after a few weeks of practice! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres discusses "Big game" college football point spreads being out - and what they mean for the season ahead. Then he talks about Coleman Hawkins getting a bag, Will Riley decision coming + we begin our "off-season" grades - with Kentucky basketball! How would Torres grade Mark Pope's first few months as UK coach?! Finally, Torres is asked for his thoughts on the Caitlin Clark/Angel Reese debacle! "Big game" college football lines are out (2:00): College football is COMING and on Monday, Circa Sports dropped point spreads for all the big games in college football this coming fall, including Ohio State-Michigan, Georgia-Alabama and others. Torres shares thoughts on the lines, what it means for college football in 2024 + shares a few early best bets! Coleman Hawkins gets a BAG (27:00) + the latest on 5-star Will Riley: From there Torres talks two notable college hoops stories from the weekend. First, the last big transfer is off the board - as Coleman Hawkins committed to Kansas State for a reported $2 million! What does it mean for college hoops, Hawkins and Kansas State! Also, 5-star Will Riley will announce this weekend - do we already know where he's playing college hoops (38:00) Kentucky basketball - off-season grade! (47:00): Next, Torres begins a new series, grading all of the major college hoops programs for their off-season! We start with Kentucky and Torres talks Mark Pope's first off-season, his first roster at UK, and what grade he'd give the new Wildcats head coach! Plus, a listener asks about the Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese fiasco of the weekend - and Torres goes OFF! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show ‪Aaron Torres‬ talks Dan Hurley's VERY interesting Lakers comments, explains how ESPN ruined the ACC/SEC Challenge and the Big 12 selling off its name! Plus, it's the return of America's favorite podcast segment - where Aaron was right, where Aaron was wrong. Dan Hurley's VERY interesting Lakers comments (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing some VERY interesting comments in his first post-Lakers interview media availability. What'd we learn? What did we not learn? Plus, the other big takeaways from an interesting media availability. ESPN butchers ACC/SEC Challenge (27:00): From there, Torres discusses the ACC/SEC Challenge. ESPN put together a HORRIBLE slate of games, and Torres shares his thoughts on the games that SHOULD'VE happened. Plus, he talks about the bizarre story of the Big 12 ready to sell away its league's naming rights (43:00). The RETURN of Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong (54:00): Finally, Torres wraps with the RETURN of America's favorite podcast segment - "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" discussing his best and worst takes of the week. He hits on Dan Hurley, the Lakers' coaching search, Caitlin Clark, Kobayashi vs. Joey Chestnut and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres gives a post NBA Draft deadline Top 25, discusses the impact of Jaxson Robinson's commitment to Kentucky and Trevon Brazile at Arkansas, plus, the VERY strange recruitment of Coleman Hawkins. Also, is Joey Chestnut REALLY out of the hot dog eating contest?! Torres updates his "Way Too Early Top 25" (4:00): With the NBA Draft deadline over, and Dan Hurley officially returning to UConn - Torres updates his college hoops "Too Early Top 25." There's a new No. 1 and movement in the Top 10, with a college hoops power moving in for the first time this off-season! The impact of Jaxson Robinson at Kentucky and Trevon Brazile at Arkansas (28:00): From there, Torres talks about the two big college hoops moves since he's been away - Jaxson Robinson's commitment to Kentucky and Trevon Brazile's return to Arkansas. How does it change the trajectory of both teams and how good can each be?! Coleman Hawkins strange recruitment (50:00): Finally, we wrap with Coleman Hawkins strange recruitment. The last high-profile transfer in the portal isn't being recruited by very many big schools. Torres tells you what's going on, and the big lesson to be learned with all this. Also, the wild (and weird) story of Joey Chestnut being banned from the hot dog eating contest! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres takes a deep dive into Dan Hurley returning to UConn. He explains why he doesn't believe Dan Hurley seriously considered this offer, and the real reason he took the meeting with the Lakers. Plus, why this will only take UConn to another level as a program, and what's next for the disastrous Lakers franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres discusses the shocking rumor that Dan Hurley could potentially leave UConn for the Los Angeles Lakers - does Torres believe it?! And what would it mean for UConn and college hoops in general?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres is joined by Arkansas radio host John Nabors! They discuss John Calipari's first few months at Arkansas, the 2024-2025 roster, realistic expectations for next year AND MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres does an INSANE deep dive on the biggest transfers in college hoops and explains who the best players are, where they ended up and what impact they'll have! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres reacts to the NBA Draft deadline - talking Bama, UConn and Arizona getting big deadline decisions and what's it mean for college hoops! Bama No. 1 (3:00): Torres opens by talking about Mark Sears return to Bama. With the Tide's leading scorer back, is Alabama No. 1 next season?! UConn gets big news too (18:00): From there, Torres about the return of UConn's Alex Karaban to Storrs. With Karaban's return can the Huskies actually win a third straight title? Arizona, Arkansas get big news as well (29:00): From there, Torres talks all the other big news. Arizona gets Caleb Love back - how will they compete in the Big 12? Also, Arkansas officially keeps Johnell Davis, what is their ceiling with him? And finally thoughts on the rest of the day, including big news for one other SEC team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres pays tribute to Bill Walton - before getting to a busy weekend in college hoops. John Calipari adds DJ Wagner but misses on international star Egor Demin - now what?! Plus, what is BYU getting in Egor Demin and why the Cougars are poised for success in the NIL era. Finally, Torres hits on Mark Pope's up-and-down weekend, losing Chaz Lanier but getting several guys out of the NBA Draft. What are their final pieces? Plus, portal news from Auburn, Texas Tech and more! RIP Bill Walton (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the passing of Bill Walton, what he'll best be remembered for and Torres' experiences spending time with Walton. John Calipari whiffs on international star - now what (21:00): From there, Torres talks about Arkansas missing on international star Egor Demin, who committed to BYU on Tuesday. With only eight scholarship players - what does Cal do next?! Plus, why BYU is quietly having a monstrous off-season (36:00). Mark Pope's hits and misses (45:00): Finally Torres wraps by talking about Mark Pope's hit and misses this weekend. Chaz Lanier is headed to Tennessee, but three players withdraw from the draft. Does UK need to add another piece? If not, how good can this roster be next season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2020, Torres sat down with the legendary Bill Walton - and in honor of Walton, who passed away on Monday, Torres is replaying the entire interview, in full on today's show. Torres talks to the legend about his life, career and the Pac-12, in this fascinating, 40-minute interview. RIP to a basketball legend, and a legendary broadcaster just the same. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this bonus pod, Torres talks about DJ Wagner's late, Sunday commitment to Arkansas and asks - how good can John Calipari's first Razorback team be?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Torres has a special show for you - a pre-holiday mailbag edition of the podcast! Torres answers your questions on the NBA Draft deadline, the recruitment of high school star AJ Dybantsa, Arkansas and Kentucky's final roster moves, CFB Playoff + MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres discusses the Billy Napier/Florida debacle and if Napier is trending as one of the worst coaching hires in college football history. Then, he talks college hoops portal - who's still even in the portal and where do they end up?! And what's going on with DJ Wagner? Plus, some other odds and ends, including the College Football Playoff coming to TNT, and a major scheduling gaffe in hoops! Billy Napier/Florida debacle (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the big news of the week, as Florida and football coach Billy Napier are being SUED by former recruit Jaden Rashada. How did this happen - and why Napier is trending as one of the worst hires in recent college football history. Who's still in the hoops portal - and where they end up (29:00)?! With the NBA Draft deadline, Torres talks about who is still in the portal - and where they'll end up. He hits on big names like Coleman Hawkins, Ugonna Onyenso, Jaylen Wells, Jaxson Robinson, Chaz Lanier and more!! DJ Wagner latest + other big news of the day (44:00): Finally, Torres wraps by asking - why hasn't DJ Wagner committed to Arkansas yet? And should Hog fans panic?! Plus thoughts on the College Football Playoff headed to... TNT?! And one scheduling quirk that drives Torres crazy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres discusses the recruitment of elite portal star Chaz Lanier, who is choosing between Tennessee, Kentucky and BYU! Where will he land? Plus, after another big portal commit - how good can Louisville be?! More college football notes as Brian Kelly gets bad news... and Deion Sanders and Colorado get good news?! Plus, new DePaul coach Chris Holtmann joins the show! Portal star Chaz Lanier is down to three - where will he go (2:00): Torres opens after a quiet weekend, by discussing the portal recruitment of star Chaz Lanier. He has visited BYU, will visit Kentucky with Tennessee on deck - where will he end up?! And who needs him the most? Louisville makes another portal addition - how good can they be next year? (17:00): From there, Torres talks more college hoops as Louisville makes a surprise portal addition over the weekend. Torres explains why new Louisville coach Pat Kelsey has had as good of an off-season as anyone - and why the Cards should be in the mix for the Top 25 to open 2024-2025! The rest of the weekend (31:00): From there Torres wraps the rest of a busy weekend across sports, including Brian Kelly getting more bad news at LSU, Colorado and Deion Sanders getting good news - plus, WNBA players can't stop whining... about everything. New DePaul coach Chris Holtmann joins the show (1:07:00): Finally, Torres is joined by new DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann. He explains why this might *finally* bet the time for DePaul to rise, and what he has to do to change the fortunes of one of college hoops' worst programs over the last few years. Plus, Holtmann explains why UConn's run the last two years is underappreciated and asks - what will Chicago be like if the Blue Demons ever get good again?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres names his college hoops portal winners and losers, then discusses Kentucky being on the verge of another commit and the latest with DJ Wagner! Plus, the Week 1 CFB schedule is out - and it's LOADED! Torres has thoughts!. College hoops transfer portal winners and losers (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the biggest college hoops transfer portal winners and losers! Who had the best spring?! And who is still scrambling?! Thoughts on Kansas, Indiana, UConn, Kentucky, Louisville, Arkansas and more. Plus, the biggest losers this off-season (22:00). DJ Wagner latest + a new commit for Kentucky (35:00): From there, Torres talks the two most actives teams in the portal! Arkansas has not received a commitment from DJ Wagner - should fans panic?! Plus, a surprise visitor to Kentucky - is a commit coming (45:00)?! Week 1 College Football Thoughts (1:00:00): Finally, ESPN put outs its Week 1 college football schedule on Tuesday - and it's CRAZY. Which team has the most to lose in Week 1?! And why the schedule proves that one program is dying as a brand... and quickly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Aaron Torres talks Great Osobor's INSANE NIL deal - and is any player worth $2 million in college hoops?! Then he discusses the SEC deciding to only have Arkansas and Kentucky play once, and whispers from the NBA Draft Combine including risers, fallers, Bronny James and more. Plus, Lincoln University's Will Middlebrooks discusses what it's like taking over a small school program in the modern era! Great Osobor's insane NIL deal (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Great Osobor becoming the highest-paid player in recorded college hoops history. Torres talks about the number, if it's too much, and the balance of having NIL - but not overspending, in this new era. Arkansas and Kentucky will only play once next season (23:00): Next, Torres discusses the decision by the SEC to only schedule Arkansas and Kentucky once. Did the league make a mistake? And what kind of reception will John Calipari get when he returns to Rupp Arena?! NBA Draft Combine rumors + Bronny James NBA Draft prospects (37:00): Torres next discusses the NBA Draft Combine - and all the big news that emerged from Sunday and Monday, including big name prospects rising and who could return to school. Plus, Torres shares his thoughts on Bronny James staying in the draft and his NBA Draft prospects Finally, Lincoln University basketball coach Will Middlebrooks joins the show (1:12:00): Finally, Lincoln University basketball coach Will Middlebrooks joins the show to discuss life at the small school level, what it's like building a program, managing the portal and more at the small school level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres wonders why Kentucky is ranked so low in Top 25's and looks at the outlook of Arkansas as well, then talks about the latest in the portal, previewing DJ Wagner's visit, Coleman Hawkins and more. Finally, he wraps on Brian Kelly's comments and an NIL-backed basketball tournament! Why is Kentucky ranked so low in "Way Too Early Top 25's?" (2:00): Torres opens the show by asking about the disrespect for Kentucky in "Way Too Early Top 25's." Many national outlets don't have the Wildcats ranked, and Torres doesn't get it?! He also discusses where Arkansas should be ranked, as John Calipari has a loaded and talented 7-man roster so far. More portal news and notes (29:00): From there Torres hits on some portal news and notes as the NBA Draft Combine nears. Could Illinois star Coleman Hawkins return to school, and why next week's combine will tell us what Jaxson Robinson's plans are. Plus thoughts on Chaz Lanier and some other big names still remaining. Brian Kelly's NIL comments + the rest of the week in college sports (46:00): Finally, Torres wraps by explaining why he believes Brian Kelly's NIL comments are way overblown, and why an NIL-backed basketball tournament ultimately won't work! Click here to check out the Aaron Torres Store - and SUPPORT THE SHOW!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres discusses Rick Pitino making big portal moves, then talks more in roster building SZN! DJ Wagner will visit Arkansas - is it done?! Plus, high school star Trent Noah is available - will he commit to Kentucky! Plus, Torres shares his thoughts on the Tom Brady roast! Rick Pitino makes major portal splashes (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Rick Pitino making two major portal splashes this week! What do you need to know - and how good can St. John's be in 2024-2025?! DJ Wagner to Arkansas? High school star Trent Noah to Kentucky (21:00): Next, Torres talks about two rumors in the college hoops world! One, DJ Wagner will visit Arkansas - is it a done deal for him to become a Razorback?! Also, Kentucky high school star Trent Noah has decommitted from South Carolina - will he be a Wildcat (35:00)?! Tom Brady Roast (45:00): Finally, Torres has to share thoughts on the Tom Brady roast, and why it was a signature moment for comedy and the Patriots dynasty! Get your "Big Rick Energy" t-shirt HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Aaron Torres discusses Alabama landing one of the best players in the portal - are the Tide TITLE FAVORITES?! Plus, who are the best players still in the portal - and where will they land?! And finally, Torres talks about his beef with JJ Redick - who now apparently is in the mix for coaching jobs! Bama makes a MAJOR portal splash is Nate Oats squad title favorites (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Alabama locking in a commitment from star portal center Cliff Omoryuri. Does this move make the Tide title favorites heading into 2024-2025?! The biggest names still in the portal - and where they end up?! (19:00): From there, Torres runs down the biggest names in the portal - and wonders where they'll end up. He shares thoughts and updates on DJ Wagner, Adou Thiero, Jaxson Robinson, Coleman Hawkins and more! Finally, he wraps by discussing a new twist in his rivalry with JJ Redick. He discusses where the origin of "Shout out to JJ Redick - you f***head" comes from, and if Redick will end up a head coach! Follow Aaron on Twitter - @Aaron_Torres Follow Aaron on Instagram - @AaronTorresPod Follow the show on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres reacts to MAJOR moves at Kentucky and Arkansas. Mark Pope makes two major additions, what do Koby Brea and Kerr Kriisa bring to Lexington? Plus, Johnell Davis is headed to Fayetteville - how good are the Hogs?! More moves from Kentucky (2:00): Torres opens the show by talking about Mark Pope's two latest moves - adding sharpshooter Koby Brea and the stunner of portal season, point guard Kerr Kriisa. What does each bring to UK? And what is the Wildcats upside for next season? Johnell Davis to Arkansas - how good can the Hogs be (25:00): From there Torres talks the other big piece of news, as the No. 1 player in the portal, Johnell Davis commits to Arkansas. How good can the Hogs be in 2024-2025?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres talks UConn putting together another title-caliber roster and Mark Pope's LOADED first team coming together at Kentucky, with two new commits. Plus, Arkansas hits the portal and the transfer portal deadline hits - with some big names entering at the last minute! UConn has built another title contender (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing more big news out of UConn - where the Huskies landed portal star Aidan Mahaney. He explains why the Huskies again have a team good enough to win a title in 2024-2025 and who will be the biggest challengers. Mark Pope keeps putting in work (19:00): From there, Torres talks MORE big moves from Mark Pope. After getting a commitment from forward Andrew Carr shortly after last show, Pope pulled off a stunner - adding former McDonald's All-American Brandon Garrison. With the additions, Torres explains why UK already has a Top 25 roster - and who could be next for the Cats! More news and notes (38:00): From there, Torres talks more news and notes. He hits on Jonas Aidoo committing to Arkansas, and why this is bigger than fans realize. Plus, the portal has closed and Torres discusses the final big names, landing spots and more! Follow Aaron on Twitter - @Aaron_Torres Follow Aaron on Instagram - @AaronTorresPod Follow the show on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Torres starts off with some quicks on the NFL Draft, before transitioning to a MONSTER weekend for Kentucky - as they add both Lamont Butler and Otega Oweh to their backcourt. Finally, Torres wraps with Liam McNeeley heading to UConn, Cade Tyson heading to UNC AND MORE! NFL Draft reaction (2:00): For the first time in awhile, Torres opens talking FOOTBALL - with some NFL Draft reaction! He hits on why the Michael Penix to the Falcons story is overblown, and why Kirk Cousins looks soft complaining about it. Then he talks Caleb Williams, the Jets and Nick Saban's breakout as an analyst on the coverage! Kentucky's big recruiting weekend (26:00): From there, Torres talks about Kentucky's big weekend, as Lamont Butler and Otega Oweh commit to UK. What you need to know about both, why the perception on Lamont Butler is all wrong, and who's next for the Cats?! Liam McNeeley to UConn + the rest of a WILD weekend in hoops (43:00): From there, Torres hits on teh other big news of the weekend, as five-star Liam McNeeley commits to UConn, star transfer Cade Tyson ends up at UNC AND MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres updates his "Way Too Early Top 25" talks insane visitor weekends at Kentucky and Arkansas and more transfer portal notes. Plus, he discusses the weird recruitment of Liam McNeeley. An updated "Way Too Early Top 25" Top 25 (2:00): Torres opens the show breaking down his "Way Too Early Top 25" and where things stand a month into college hoops off-season. Kentucky and Arkansas set for an insane recruiting weekends (24:00): From there, Torres breaks down INSANE recruiting weekends for both Kentucky and Arkansas. Kentucky is set to host the biggest names in the portal - which ones commit first?! Plus, John Calipari has elite high school and portal players on campus - what's it mean for his first Arkansas team (38:00)?! Transfer portal goes WILD (49:00): Next, Torres talks the transfer portal going WILD, breaking down the news and recruitments on Lamont Butler, Kadary Richmond and others! Finally, Torres wraps by talking about the strange Liam McNeeley recruitment - he visited UConn but didn't commit?! So now what for the elite high school star (59:30)?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres discusses John Calipari making his moves at Arkansas, with a commit in the books and more coming. The wild, and weird recruitment of 5-star Jayden Quaintance? Finally, with the NFL Draft on Thursday - Torres drops his NFL Draft hot takes and bold predictions on Caleb Williams, JJ McCarthy, big trades and more! John Calipari quietly making moves at Arkansas (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing John Calipari's first big moves at Arkansas. We know five-star Karter Knox committed, but Calipari is quietly working both elite high school talent and big-time portal visitors. Who could be the next players who go to Arkansas. The strange recruitment of five-star Jayden Quaintance (22:00): Next up, Torres talks about the truly bizarre recruitment of Jayden Quaintance. The five-star will not visit Arkansas and now has cancelled a visit to Kentucky. Are the Cats out of the mix?! And what schools are legit contenders? NFL Drat hot takes (42:00): Finally, Torres finally talks some football - as he shares his thoughts heading into Thursday's NFL Draft. He explains why everyone is wrong on Caleb Williams and why people are asking the wrong questions about JJ McCarthy. Plus, thoughts on potential big trades, the wide receivers and Torres answers your questions! Follow Aaron on Twitter - @Aaron_Torres Follow Aaron on Instagram - @AaronTorresPod Follow the show on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres discusses Mark Pope's first big UK commit, as Amari Williams is headed to Lexington. Who is he and what's next for Big Blue?! Plus, Torres dives into Pope's hire of coaching legend Jason Hart. Finally, he wraps by Duke losing players left and right and hits on a major weekend in the portal, including Jeremy Roach committing, big news at Florida, Michigan, USC AND MORE! Mark Pope lands his first big commitment (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Mark Pope's first big commitment at Kentucky, as Amari Williams is headed to Lexington. Who is he? And what impact will he have with the Wildcats?! Torres also shares thoughts on Pope's quickly emerging coaching staff, including the addition of long-time USC assistant Jason Hart. Duke's losing players left and right (25:00): From there, Torres reacts to the big news of the weekend - as Duke has lost a total of seven players to the portal. Is this just normal for college hoops?! Or are things slowly starting to fall apart in Durham? Portal News and Notes (36:00): Finally, Torres hits on a wild weekend in the portal, where Jeremy Roach makes his decision, and Florida, USC, Michigan and more make big moves. He also answers questions on some of the best remaining available players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a MEGA Friday show for you, as Torres hits on a slew of major college hoops stories. Reed Sheppard declared for the NBA Draft - what's this mean for Mark Pope's rebuild? Plus, Louisville is making moves, Jerry Jones is dropping bags and Kenny Payne is following John Calipari to Arkansas. Finally, what do you need to know about 5-star Liam McNeeley's recruitment?! Reed Sheppard is headed to the NBA - what's it mean for Mark Pope's rebuild? (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Reed Sheppard's decision to go to the NBA - and what it could potentially mean for Mark Pope's rebuild at UK. Louisville makes moves, Jerry Jones drops bags and Kenny Payne is headed to Arkansas (16:00): From there, Torres talks a few different major topics in the world of college hoops. He explains why new Louisville head coach Pat Kelsey is quietly making moves, and a crazy story involving Jerry Jones and NIL. Plus, during the show news breaks that Kenny Payne is headed to Arkansas as an assistant - and Torres weighs in. Finally, an update on 5-star Liam McNeeley (): Finally, Torres wraps with an update on 5-star wing Liam McNeeley, one of the last available elite high school players. With a trip to UConn, are the Huskies the favorite? Also, both Kentucky and Arkansas are trying to sneak in - is it too late?! Follow Aaron on Twitter - @Aaron_Torres Follow Aaron on Instagram - @AaronTorresPod Follow the show on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices